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B_RD ups sustainability with double HP Latex install
Design and production agency B_RD has taken on two HP Latex printers to enhance the sustainable printing options it can offer to customers.
German energy supply uncertainty a factor in UPM mill closure plan
UPM has announced plans to close its Plattling mill in Germany alongside interim results that were impacted by destocking and lower pulp prices in Q2.
Darlington Cepac strikes escalated in pay dispute
Unionised workers at Cepac’s site in Darlington have escalated their pay strikes, with two weeks of all-out action now due to begin at the end of this month.
Reach gains from print performance as Facebook switch hits digital
Media group Reach has described print revenues as “resilient” in the face of a big decline in digital page views due to changes in the way Facebook handles news content.
The Flow Group unveils new green mail brand
West Yorkshire mailing house and print marketing company The Flow Group has launched a new brand to help businesses who want to make their marketing environmentally friendly with instant impact.
Knowsley reprieve amid 'credible' plans to keep site open
Consultation over the proposed closure of Newsprinters’ Knowsley site has been halted, with a “credible option” to keep the site open on the table – amid speculation that newspaper publishers could...
Mondi buys Canadian mill, teases new PaperBarrier range
Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has agreed to buy a 250,000 tonne pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, to serve its American production facilities.
Reports: Fisherprint in administration
Fisherprint has been placed into administration according to local news reports, with the printer’s website stating that orders are no longer being taken by the business.
Macfarlane Packaging launches rapid box assembly system
Macfarlane Packaging has launched a new rapid box assembly system that is said to help packers build cardboard boxes in seconds, increasing packing efficiency by up to 70%.
VistaPrint: Barbie fuels pink growth
Barbie hype has fuelled a hot pink renaissance and a viral trend, with the use of pink in logos growing substantially year-on-year, new research from VistaPrint has found.
Crystal Press business and assets sold
Reflections Print Finishers has acquired the business and assets of Crystal Press, including its trademarked Ecofoil recyclable foiling technique.
APS Group launches business continuity service
APS Group has developed and launched a business continuity service aimed at supporting companies by ensuring business critical documents continue to reach customers.
M&S adds braille range
Marks & Spencer has added new braille greeting cards and a gift card after employees suggested the idea to the retailer’s CEO.
CWU reacts to IDS board revamp
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has given a cautious welcome to the new boss at IDS, but has also warned that senior management at Royal Mail “cannot shake off their union busting mentality”...
New IDS CEO pledges 'bright future'
International Distributions Services (IDS) is changing its board structure following the departure of Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson.